Which of these statements about pain is correct?
A) Pain is objective.
B) Pain is observable.
C) Pain is subjective.
D) Pain has only physical causes.
C
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A) The pulse pressure is narrowed B) The afterload is increased C) The preload is diminished D) The SpO2 level must be abnormal
You are assessing an elderly male patient who was trapped in a burning trailer. Which finding would be most indicative that he has an inhalation injury?
A) Coughing of black sputum B) Heart rate of 126 beats/min C) Partial-thickness burn to the left side of the face D) Blood coming from the nose
The intentional release of a biologic agent with the intent to harm individuals is ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
An empathetic attitude:
A) is often offensive to the patient. B) puts you in your patient's shoes. C) will put your patient at ease quickly. D) allows you to feel sorry for the patient.